Biblical Illustrations

Historical prints depict scenes from the life of Christ and biblical teachings, illustrating religious narratives with detailed artistry.

Christ and the adulterous woman, 1630 - 1702 print In the temple, Pharisees bring a woman who is caught adultery in Christ. The Pharisees ask what Christ thinks of the law of Moses stating that such women must be stoned. Christ writes with his finger on the ground: the one who is without sin has to throw the first stone. Under the show the title in Latin. To the Bible text in John. 8: 3. paper engraving Pharisees bring a woman accused of adultery before Christ (John 8:2-11). Christ points to or writes on the ground
Christ and the adulterous woman, 1630 - 1702 print In the temple, Pharisees bring a woman who is caught adultery in Christ. The Pharisees ask what Christ thinks of the law of Moses stating that such women must be stoned. Christ writes with his finger on the ground: the one who is without sin has to throw the first stone. Under the show the title in Latin. To the Bible text in John. 8: 3. paper engraving Pharisees bring a woman accused of adultery before Christ (John 8:2-11). Christ points to or writes on the ground
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Christ driving the money changers from the temple, anonymous, after Rembrandt van Rijn, 1711 - 1800 print paper etching purification of the temple ('first' and 'second'): Christ driving the money-changers from the temple with a whip (Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17; Luke 19:45-46; John 12:12-19)
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Engraving depicting the triumphal procession of Emperor Theodosius I into Rome
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Solomon and the Queen of Seba. The Queen of Seba stands with her feminine companions for King Solomon and his male consequence. In the background the Temple of Solomon.
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Daniel confounds the priests of Baal and Bel. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
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The martyrdom of Saint Laurence of Rome. Engraving.
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Marcus Anthon, 1787 print Marcus Antonius shows the cloak and the testament of Julius Caesar to the people. paper Mark Antony orating to the people of Rome over the body of Caesar
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Peter, along with his brother Andrew, is working as a fisherman on the edge of the Sea of Galilee. They are called to them by Christ. Below the depiction a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Mat. 4. Calling of Peter and Andrew Theatrum biblicum , print maker: Antonie Wierix (II), (mentioned on object), Maerten de Vos, (mentioned on object), publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), (mentioned on object), print maker: Antwerp, publisher: Amsterdam, 1585 and/or 1639, paper, engraving, h 192 mm × w 282 mm
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Joseph Hartmann (German, 1747 - 1788), Saint Augustine Subdues Heresy with Lightning Bolts from His Pen, 1770s() (or 1740s), pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
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Brown pen and brush drawing by Laurent de La Hyre depicting St. Stephan delivering a sermon, with brown wash and traces of lead handle, emphasizing the figure and audience.
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Two men try to keep a boy from stepping in the monastery, Caspar Luyken, 1704 print Nuremberg paper etching / letterpress printing entering a convent
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Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606 - 1669), Christ before Pilate: Large Plate, 1636, etching
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Residents of Ephesus burn their books on the magic arts before St Paul. Engraving, 18th century, after J. Thornhill.
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David's grave opened for the second time, Jan Luyken, 1704 print Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing plundering of David's grave by Herod the Great
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The medical practitioner appearing as a devil when he asks for his fee. Engraving by Johann Gelle after E. van Panderen.
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Roman women give jewelry for Fatherland, Bartolomeo Pinelli, 1817 print Pious Roman women give their jewelry to a group of men behind a table. Rome paper etching piety and generosity of the Roman women: they offer their gold and jewellery in order to fulfil Camillus' pledge to Apollo of a golden bowl
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Group figures gives money to beggars when entering the cathedral in Antwerp, Henri François Schaefels, 1863 print paper etching giving alms or other charity, e.g.: handing out food. parts of church exterior and annexes: portal. beggar. going to church Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedral
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800s 878 ENGLISH KING ALFRED THE GREAT & FAMILY SHARE HALF LOAF BREAD WINE WITH PILGRIM SAINT CUTHBERT IN DISGUISE
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King David kneels for the altar on the threshing floor.
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One of the seven Acts of Mercy: Dress the naked. Line engraving by S. Bourdon after himself.
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Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Groeningen, Gerard van, Doetechum, Joannes van (I), Lucas van, Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens historias atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, Memorabilium, novi testamenti, in templo gestorum icones tredecim elegantissimi ac ornatissimi, Events in and around the temple, Medal of the widow, In the temple sits Christ in the left foreground, who points out to two of his disciples a veiled poor man widow. Richly dressed people walk up to the offering box to throw a lot of money in it. The widow has thrown in only two coins, but according to Christ that is more than the rich do, because she has given from her poverty. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Mar. 12. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 204 mm, width 289 mm, - 1589, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Northern Netherlands,
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Print marked at top right: Pag: 277., Baptismal Ceremony Way of Baptism in Early Christianity , print maker: Caspar Luyken, (mentioned on object), print maker: Jan Luyken, (mentioned on object), publisher: Arnoldus van Ravestein (uitgever), Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 134 mm × w 171 mm
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The Death of Ananias, Attributed to John Martin, 1789-1854, British, after Raphael, Italian, 1483-1520, Italian, undated, Watercolor, pen and black ink, graphite, and gouache on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper, Sheet: 2 1/8 x 2 3/4 inches (5.4 x 7 cm), apostles, coins, condemnation, criticism, death, falling, gifts, New Testament, religious and mythological subject
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Rome, Mosaic depicting Jesus Christ with 6 apostles in the apse of the Basilica S. Andrea cata Barbara, Rome, Vetera monimenta: in quibus praecipuè musiva opera sacarum profanarumque aedium structura, ac nonnulli antiqui ritus, dissertationibus, iconibusque illustrantur, Ciampini, Giovanni Giusto, 1633-1698, Engraving, 1690-1699
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Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Groeningen, Gerard van, Doetechum, Joannes van (I), Lucas van, Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti, Events in and around the temple, Peter and John heal a paralytic at the temple gate, recto top right - handwritten, At the temple gate a beggar asks Peter and John for alms. Peter has no money, but heals him in the name of Christ and helps the man to his feet. In the background in the temple the man dances and jumps after his healing. In the gate on the left John and Peter explain the healing to some people. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Acts. 3., print, prints, verso - stamped, Jenai ni or ni argent, but I give you what you have, in the name of Jesus Christlevez vous et marchez, recto center bottom on mounting paper - handwritten in brown ink, 83, height 202 mm, width 289 mm, - 1589, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1585, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), Noord-Nederlands
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16th-century drawing showing Bishop Ambrosius refusing to enter a church to Emperor Theodosius, executed in chalk and feather with lavated technique.
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Clair-obscur woodcut by Ugo da Carpi, 1510-1520, depicting Saint Peter preaching the gospel, illustrating biblical narrative and Christian teaching.
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Christ appoints Petrus as head of his church; Pasce Ouus Meas; Performances by Rafael in the Vatican. Christ tells the kneeled Peter: "Hat my sheep." The apostles are behind Peter. Title and reference to Bible text in Lower margin.
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Cave of Plato, Joseph Mulder (Possible), after Jan Saenredam, after Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem, 1604 print The cave of Plato, depicted as a room of the heart. The cave is divided by a large wall in two. There are all kinds of personifications on the wall (love, hope, faith, stinginess, alcoholism, fame, etc.). A fire pot behind these personifications casts their shadows on the cave wall. In the foreground on the right is a large group of people, of different positions and religions. They are discussing, but only look at the shadows of the personifications. They are in the shade of the wall. On the left in the foreground of the cave, a group of scholars is in the light. They also debate, but look at the personifications and the fire pot. Two scholars try to convince people behind the wall to step into the light. In the background a narrow passage to the world outside the cave. Only three men have noticed and completed the passage. They are in the open air. The print has a Latin ins
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Petrus or Paul at Christ; Paintings of Giovanni Lanfranco intended for the Loggia del Benedizione in the Vatican; History of Petrus and Paul; Disegno della Loggia di San Pietro in Vaticano Dove Si da La Benedizione.a Painting With Petrus or Paul at Christ. Print is part of an album.
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High Priest brings a sacrifice to reconciliation from Solomon, Reinier Vinkeles (I), 1768 print Amsterdam paper etching / engraving the worship of God. kneeling figure. incense-burner ~ scents, perfumes. high priest ~ hierarchy of priests
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Belisarius asks for an alms, Charles Achille d'Hardiviller, after Jacques-Louis David, 1820 print While the blind ex-general Belisarius receives an almus, he is recognized by a soldier who fought under his order. paper historical persons. giving alms or other charity, e.g.: handing out food. beggar. Belisarius
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Drawing by Jean Michel Moreau depicting Christ driving the temples, executed with black feder, brush, and watercolor.
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Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Groeningen, Gerard van, Doetechum, Joannes van (I), Lucas van, Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens history atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, Memorabilium, novi testamenti, in templo gestorum icons tredecim elegantissimi ac ornatissimi, Events in and around the temple, Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, The publican kneels repentantly in the foreground of the temple and asks God for mercy. At the altar in the background the Pharisee prays, thanking God that he is not like the publican. Below the image is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luke 18. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 205 mm, width 291 mm, - 1589, print maker, prentmaker, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, vier kwart 16e eeuw, paper, papier, engraving, graferen (drukprocedé), Noord-Nederlands, 1530 - 1605, printmaker, Southern Netherlands, 1515 - 1599, intermediary draughtsman, after a draw
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Synagogue where a rabbine reads a wetrol; Ceremoniums from 't Lesen der Wet. In a synagogue there is a rabbi on the speaking chair (BIMA). He reads from a wetrol from the Torah, which he loves. Some listeners keep their right hand up. Probably the Jewish party SimChat Torah (joy of the law).
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Decapitation of John the Baptist.
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During the sermon, part of the church at Gardelegen collapses, crushing many people, 1658, print maker: Jan Luyken, publisher: Pieter van der Aa (I), print maker: Amsterdam, publisher: Leiden, 1698, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 110 mm × w 156 mm
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'The Banquet of Damocles', 1890. Creator: Unknown.
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religion biblical scenes deluge revelry in countenance of the Great Flood coloured engraving by Jan Sadeler (1550 - 1600) after painiting Dirk Barentz the Younger (1534 - 1592) private collection,
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Ancient Greek costume, from left to right: seven women carrying out daily activities, two women and a man mourning over the body of a woman. Date: BCE
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Queen Dido of Carthage preparing a ritual sacrifice of a white bull to the goddess Juno, whose temple can be seen behind. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843.
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Faith, Petrus and Paul; Stato della Chiesa con la Toscana. Petrus with keys and Paul with sword flanking the title. In addition, the personification of faith with papal tiara and crossbar on clouds surrounded by Putti. Detail of a map of the church state and Tuscany.